EP 472 | Diversity in Interior Design at High Point Market with DuVäl Reynolds

EP 472 | Diversity in Interior Design at High Point Market with DuVäl Reynolds

From Business of Design® | Grow a Profitable Interior Design Business with Kimberley Seldon by Kimberley Seldon

March 16, 2026 · 36 min

About this episode

This episode discusses the importance of diversity in interior design as a leadership responsibility and explores the role of the High Point Market in fostering inclusion and mentorship in the industry.

Diversity in interior design isn’t a side initiative—it’s a leadership responsibility. In this episode, recorded in partnership with the High Point Market Authority’s Diversity Advocacy Alliance (DAA), Kimberley Seldon sits down with DuVäl Reynolds, an active member of the DAA, to explore how access, representation, and leadership are shaping the future of the design industry. Together, they discuss the vital role High Point Market plays—not just as a global sourcing destination—but as a platform for visibility, mentorship, and meaningful industry change. The Diversity Advocacy Alliance was created to expand opportunity and remove barriers within interior design, and DuVäl shares what that work looks like in practice. This conversation reframes diversity as a growth strategy—one that strengthens creativity, deepens collaboration, and ensures the long-term health of the profession. When more voices are invited to the table, the entire industry becomes more innovative and resilient. What you’ll learn in this episode: - Why diversity in interior design is a leadership issue, not a trend - The mission and impact of the High Point Market Authority’s Diversity Advocacy Alliance - How…

People in this episode

Host: Kimberley Seldon

Guest: DuVäl Reynolds

Topics covered

  • diversity in interior design
  • leadership responsibility
  • High Point Market
  • mentorship
  • industry change
  • creativity
  • inclusion

Keywords

  • diversity
  • interior design
  • leadership
  • High Point Market
  • mentorship
  • creativity
  • inclusion
  • industry growth
  • representation
  • collaboration

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: High Point Market Authority, Diversity Advocacy Alliance

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